> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.oculusproxies.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Use Oculus Proxies With Insomnia

> Enhance your API development with Oculus Proxies in Insomnia. This guide will show you how to configure proxies for secure, private, and geo-targeted API testing, debugging, and design.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/8XvHNK_r8TOM3rfZ/integration-guides/img/oculus_integrations/Insomnia.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8XvHNK_r8TOM3rfZ&q=85&s=f577f7b34cb54e9fe704ac054e71698f" alt="title" width="720" height="200" data-path="integration-guides/img/oculus_integrations/Insomnia.png" />

## What is Insomnia?

**Insomnia** is a robust API client that allows developers to send HTTP requests and inspect responses from REST APIs. With its user-friendly interface, it simplifies API debugging and testing. Integrating **Oculus Proxies** enhances security, protects privacy, and enables seamless testing from different geo-locations.

<Tip>
  If you’re using **Oculus** to access search engines like **Google, Bing, or Yandex** and facing connection issues, the proxy type could be the reason. **ISP Premium Proxies** ensure stable and unrestricted access, preventing blocks that standard proxies might encounter. Switching to **ISP Premium Proxies** can help maintain smooth and reliable performance.
</Tip>

## How to Integrate Oculus Proxies With Insomnia

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install">
    Sign up on [Insomnia website](https://insomnia.rest/) and download the application.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Settings">
    Open Insomnia and go to **Preferences** at the bottom of the interface.

    <Frame as="div">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV/integration-guides/img/insomnia1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV&q=85&s=818379628b91a97958585def74235a2f" alt="" width="1138" height="590" data-path="integration-guides/img/insomnia1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Proxy">
    Navigate to the **Proxy** tab and enable **Enable Proxy**.

    <Frame as="div">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV/integration-guides/img/insomnia2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV&q=85&s=becec33f0526602e94479c56d5979f0d" alt="" width="772" height="426" data-path="integration-guides/img/insomnia2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Proxy Details">
    Choose your preferred protocol (HTTP, HTTPS, or SOCKS5) and enter the proxy details in the specified format:

    * For HTTP use: `http://proxy.oculus-proxy.com:port`.
    * For HTTPS use: `https://proxy.oculus-proxy.com:port`.
    * For SOCKS5 use: `socks5h://proxy.oculus-proxy.com:port`.

    <Frame as="div">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/oculus/4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV/integration-guides/img/insomnia3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4ILMhHU0jqtRSzvV&q=85&s=2925510212ba9d80a3d05cc6afdfd6c7" alt="" width="772" height="452" data-path="integration-guides/img/insomnia3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Proxy Authentication">
    For proxy authentication,  include the `Username` and `Password` in the **URL** inside your projects in the following way: `http://username:password@proxy.oculus-proxy.com:port`
  </Step>
</Steps>